Muscat: Jezu Maka Apoita, Konkani Prayer Group celebrates 14th Anniversary with get-together

By Raphael Pernal
Pics by Gerwin Dias/ Sunil
Bellevision Media Network

Muscat/Sultanate of Oman, 25 Aug 2016: Jezu Maka Apoita, most vibrant Konkani prayer group of Mangalorean expats of Holy Spirit parish, Ghala, here celebrated their fourteenth anniversary with a get-together on Tuesday August 23.

 

The congregation gathered for Thanksgiving Mass at Holy Spirit Church, Ghala, here that was celebrated by Fr Marian Miranda, assistant parish priest of St Peter and Paul, Ruwi parish, here on Tuesday evening.

 

 

The melodious choir was led by Charlotte and group comprised Hubert, Praveen Niddody, Peter, Meera, Cynthia Saldanha  made the celebration even more meaningful and beautiful.

 

After the Holy Mass, the get-together was organized by the core Committee of the prayer group president Hubert D’Souza, Lancy Barboza, Praveen Niddody, Peter Fernandes, Thomas Dias, Leo Saldanha, Cynthia Saldanha, Cynthia D’Souza and Aslita D’Souza.

 

The celebration began with a prayer song by core Committee. Hubert D’Souza welcomed the gathering and expressed his gratitude to all the members and the supporters of the prayer group.

 

The core Committee celebrated the 14th anniversary of prayer group by cutting the cake.

 

Lancy Barboza presented the report for the current year.

 

 

The tiny tots of the community presented a dance – Muriel, McNeil, Nathan and solo dances was presented by Anisha D’Costa and Jasline.

 

The highlight of the day was an act-message of helpfulness and timely prayers was performed by Committee with a religious message to the gathering. It was written and directed by Peter Prakash Fernandes. The back stage commentary was done by Meera.

 

Cynthia Saldanha proposed vote of thanks. It was followed by a game of tombola. Charlotte, an active member of prayer group compered the programme meticulously and kept the audience glued to their seats with various quizzes and spot prizes.

 

The celebration was concluded with Mangalorean traditional lunch served to the gathering.